By the time lunch rolls around, you’re hungry for something filling, but delicious. Try 7 lighter options, a guilt-free way to fill your belly fast AND satisfy your taste buds.

Back when I worked in an office, we had a great cafeteria that made delicious paninis, amazing pizzas and more. The only problem? It was definitely not waist-friendly. In fact, I’d call it the antithesis of healthy. They used melted butter by the ladleful!

The solution? Bring my own lunch. Yes, it was tough to resist the pull of crunchy onion rings or their salad pizza, but it was the only way to ensure my waist (and wallet) remained intact.

Now that I work at home, I have the luxury of being able to make lunch whenever I want – and it can involve cooking. But let’s be real here: most days, I barely have time to brush my hair, let alone make an elaborate lunch.

These 7 easy ideas to lighten up your lunch are fast, flavorful and realistic. You might just forget you’re eating healthier!